The homes in which you grew up, were probably not built with indoor and outdoor spaces that flowed seamlessly into one another. Nature was often kept outside with small windows - and its understandable as homes were hard to heat and windows let out valuable heat.

In order to make the most of the outdoors and turn it into an extension of ordinary living spaces, homeowners are placing a premium on seamless indoor/outdoor transitions these days (and double or even triple glazing - even here in Northland).

Now we have indoor places that entirely open up to the outdoors, bathing us in the warm glow of natural light and allowing us to take in enticing views of the outdoors. One can feel immersed with their surroundings and experience a sense of calm and relaxation as a result. Homeowners in Whangarei report feeling better in their dwellings when natural light and scenic views are included.